L & H Kustoms Pro Billet Spindles

[lhkustoms]

ok everyone we have our spindles in stock and are looking for a few select cars to have these installed on with an install thread with photos. I would like some A,F,X bodied cars that will see some track duty this spring to run our spindles and provide feedback and to get some exposure to build brand recognition. I feel very confident in our product and have put thousands of miles on them but would like some feedback from others to help build our brand. We need cars that are either already roadworthy or will be within 3 months so if your interested in a sponsorship please send your sponsorship proposal to [email protected]

[awr68]

Congrats Luke on getting them into production and on the shelf, I know it's been a lot of work!! :cheers:

[Spiffav8]

Let's see some pictures of those suckers! :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Luke -- Post up some pictures buddy! The versions shown on your website are beautiful!

[lhkustoms]

Ask and you shall receive.....

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[lhkustoms]

here are our hubs which include hubs, bearings, seals and screw in studs

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/billet%20spindles/billethubs.jpg
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and here are our billet caliper brackets for C5/C6 calipers for the front

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/billet%20spindles/IMG_1014.jpg

And our rear caliper brackets to run C5/C6 brakes on GM 10/12 bolt rearends which allow you to clock your rotors to your taste 90 deg up 17.5 deg more or up to 45 deg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/billet%20spindles/IMG_1015.jpg

[customcam]

Very nice :thumbsup:

[Bryce]

Let me know when you have a 65 mustang spindle ready. I would love to test it out for you. I have a 65 falcon with my engineering front suspension. Also I have a intermeccanica omega that i will be building a custom front suspension for. Let me know how what you think about using that as a test vehicle for you.

[lhkustoms]

Let me know when you have a 65 mustang spindle ready. I would love to test it out for you. I have a 65 falcon with my engineering front suspension. Also I have a intermeccanica omega that i will be building a custom front suspension for. Let me know how what you think about using that as a test vehicle for you.

I will let you know. We are finishing up our GM applications first then will finish the mustang spindles. We already have the spindles for A,F,X cars and are working on 2nd gen F body, Gbody/S10 and B-body cars which we will have ready by mid january then probably have the mustang spindles available sometime in february.

[GrabberGT]

Let me know when you have a 65 mustang spindle ready. I would love to test it out for you. I have a 65 falcon with my engineering front suspension. Also I have a intermeccanica omega that i will be building a custom front suspension for. Let me know how what you think about using that as a test vehicle for you.


hey no cutting in line. I was here first. J/K.... I've got a Maverick with a TCP c/o front end in need of some Mustang drop spindles. Keep me on the short list for a pair.

[lhkustoms]

...... Keep me on the short list for a pair.

Will do pm me your contact info

[69sponge]

The spindles for my camaro arrived last week, and look great.Ill jump on the install after the holidays and report back then.

[lhkustoms]

L & H Kustoms & Pro Billet Components is proud to announce our new Bumpsteer corrected Pro Billet™ Steering arms for the F and X body cars. These steering arms are machined from ultra strong billet aluminum and have a 304 Stainless steel tapered tie rod insert to prevent fatigue. They have revised geometry to reduce bumpsteer to almost zero. These arms are designed after the "short" f,x body steering arms. They are a great compliment to our Pro Billet™ Tall Spindles or can be used with oem style spindles to cure the massive bumpsteer found in the original steering arms. They come standard black anodized. They Retail for $275 They are in stock ready to ship.

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[WSSix]

Luke, can you give me more info on the rear C5 brackets for GM 10 bolts?

Will it work with the C5 parking brake?
Will it bolt right on or will extra spacers be needed or anything else be needed?
Cost?
Basically, I want C5 rear brakes complete with parking brake to compliment my C5/6 front brakes. Will this bracket allow me to do this for my 79TA?

Also, your bump steer arms, are they 1st or 2nd gen applicable?

Thanks

[lhkustoms]

Luke, can you give me more info on the rear C5 brackets for GM 10 bolts?

Will it work with the C5 parking brake?
Will it bolt right on or will extra spacers be needed or anything else be needed?
Cost?
Basically, I want C5 rear brakes complete with parking brake to compliment my C5/6 front brakes. Will this bracket allow me to do this for my 79TA?

Also, your bump steer arms, are they 1st or 2nd gen applicable?

Thanks

Trey, Our rear brake brackets will work on your 79TA. We offer 2 different rear brackets for the 10/12 bolt. one without provision for the parking brake $125 and one with provisions to run the factory e brake assembly $150 I dont have the ebrake brackets photos posted I will post some soon. the steering arms posted are for 1st gen f body. we are in the final stages of finishing up our 2nd gen spindle and steering arms.

[waynieZ]

You guys are making some beautiful parts.

[lhkustoms]

You guys are making some beautiful parts.

Thanks Wayne we strive to provide the best parts available. No point in making something that isnt functionable and doesnt look good. We are trying to combine both but functionality will always come first.

[WSSix]

Thanks Luke. Get back to me with pictures of the rear brackets with parking brake provisions when you can. PM me if you have to. I have a complete pair of rear C5 brakes. I just need brackets to mount them to and am looking into the different options.

[Probird]

I have a question on the steering arms. Any provisions built in for more tire clearance when using 2" drop spindles? Like where they moved inward a little to allow for proper back spacing on an 8" rim?

[lhkustoms]

I have a question on the steering arms. Any provisions built in for more tire clearance when using 2" drop spindles? Like where they moved inward a little to allow for proper back spacing on an 8" rim?

Well the only provision built in are that these are designed after the highly sought after "short" style steering arms. when used with the long pitman arm it will give you the quickest ratio you could get with a factory steering box.

[Probird]

How about some technical data. Like what size rim do I have to run in order to get an 8" wide rim with 5" backspace? I'm talking about the drop spindles by the way. No other drop spindle manufacturer will give that information and no one else seems to have put the information out their either. Curious, because I would love to put a tall drop spindle on my car with 17" or 18".

[pro-tour79]

probird, the steering arm can't just be moved it would affect Ackermann and bumpsteer, you need to fit the wheel to your application, how much back spacing are you trying to use on an 8' wheel anyway?

[Probird]

Like what size rim do I have to run in order to get an 8" wide rim with 5" backspace


I'm aware of the ackerman but it would seem that you could still move it in a little without destroying your ackerman but I'm no expert. Now the drop spindles have a huge problem with backspacing, it would be nice if the manufacturers would actually list the rim and backspacing that will fit there particular spindles instead of hiding it and telling people it's up to them to figure it out. Another wards, buy and just deal with what you get. I want to make this clear I am in no way slamming lhkustoms. I think there spindles are top notch, as is the rest of there products. Again it would just be nice to have a manufacturer step up and be honest. I personally, really don't believe it when the manufacturers tell people that they have no idea what will work on there product. Speaking entirely about the drop spindles. I personally have talked to Fatman and Heidts, both claim that they have no idea how much back spacing can be used on there spindles and both had no interest in finding out the answer. Neither would bolt on a steering arm and give me a measurement.

[lhkustoms]

I'm not exactly sure if you can fit more than a 3-3/4" backspace on our 2" drop spindle I have tested it on a 17" wheel and clears but I'm not sure if you can go deeper with an 18" wheel. Can I ask why you are set on running a 2" drop spindle? You will see better results running our Tall non drop spindle and lowering the car with high performance lowering springs and can run as deep offset as you want. We have designed a 2 " drop spindle but have not produced a production run just a few prototype pairs for testing. I have to machine 50 pairs to be cost effective. If I produce less than 50 pairs it cost me more than I sell them for.

[Probird]

My bad, thought they were drop only. Thanks for the honest reply, you are the first to answer that question. It's great to hear that they are tall standard. I will be contacting you as soon as I finish the rear and get started on the front suspension. Doing my own triangulated 4-link presently.

[lhkustoms]

My bad, thought they were drop only. Thanks for the honest reply, you are the first to answer that question. It's great to hear that they are tall standard. I will be contacting you as soon as I finish the rear and get started on the front suspension. Doing my own triangulated 4-link presently.

Hey no problem we are the only company who manufactures a tall non drop spindle. Every other spindle mfg makes a tall drop spindle. Give me a call when your ready to order or if you have any questions in the mean time.

[pro-tour79]

probird, I will be nice BUT! to say that manufacturers "hide" info or are not honest! because you want to reengineer your car but do not want to take basic measurements ! That my friend is out of line.
So let me help you take the blinders off and look at the BIG picture, first, it's your car YOUR RESPONSABILITY, two, why should the manufacturer take responsability in telling you what will fit your CUSTOM car?
Three, too many factors can affect wheel location, such as hub design, rotor hat, outer wheel opening, tire size (for some reason many people forget that one), wheel lip design, tire side wall design, camber setting.
All you need is a straight edge and a tape measure.

[Probird]

probird, I will be nice BUT! to say that manufacturers "hide" info or are not honest! because you want to reengineer your car but do not want to take basic measurements ! That my friend is out of line.
So let me help you take the blinders off and look at the BIG picture, first, it's your car YOUR RESPONSABILITY, two, why should the manufacturer take responsability in telling you what will fit your CUSTOM car?
Three, too many factors can affect wheel location, such as hub design, rotor hat, outer wheel opening, tire size (for some reason many people forget that one), wheel lip design, tire side wall design, camber setting.
All you need is a straight edge and a tape measure.

pro-tour79 :drama:

Everyone's entitled to there opinion and I don't make a habit out of telling people about how there opinions are out of line. Thanks for taking my blinders off. Yes, I see the universe so much clearer now. In my statement I never asked anyone to reengineer my car. Again, thanks to lhkustoms for answering my simple question and yes you will definately hear from me in the future

[lhkustoms]

Thanks Luke. Get back to me with pictures of the rear brackets with parking brake provisions when you can. PM me if you have to. I have a complete pair of rear C5 brakes. I just need brackets to mount them to and am looking into the different options.

Trey Im sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner I have been very busy I will get you a photo of the rear ebrake bracket this week. I am out of town until wed. evening and I dont have any pictures of the bracket on my laptop.

[WSSix]

No worries Luke. I appreciate you remembering. Get to it when you can.

Thanks